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LifePoint Health Physician in Athens, Tennessee
Evaluates and treats patients with appropriate medical diagnostic and treatment skills. Coordinates discharge planning with Case Manager for admitted patients.
Documents patient care performed, assessments made, and orders given.
Recommends, participates in, and actively works to ensure the success of efforts to improve costeffectiveness of care provided to patients throughout the organization.
Accepts patient referrals from other physicians. Acts as admitting, attending and/or consulting physician for patients who require hospitalization for primary medical diagnoses, depending on needs of patients, medical staff and hospital.
Participates in academic programs (e.g. medical education and research) as requested.
Develops and oversees the patient care plan in connection with entire clinical care team.
Works to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care, in a timely, effective, service-oriented manner.
Provides care in the context of promoting age- and culture-appropriate informed choices, shared decision-making, and the right to self-determination.
Minimum EducationMedical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an accredited program:□ Preferred X RequiredCurrent TN MD or DO licensure, DEA licensure:□ Preferred X Required
Minimum Work Experience5 or more years in a Family Practice setting as a Physician:X Preferred □ Required
Required SkillsCertifications:The below certifications will be required at the time of hire:X Basic Life Support (BLS)The below certifications will be required by Physicians before working in a new department with these additional certifications:X Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) X Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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Organization: *Starr Athens Physicians Practices
Title: Physician
Location: Tennessee-Athens
Requisition ID: 7412-6792
